FreeholdRCRDistrict 8 (Kallang)

Forte Suites

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Jul 2026 (URA)
Quick Summary

Forte Suites is a freehold apartment in District 8 (Kallang) that obtained TOP in 2016, with 106 units across 1 block. Across 128 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.17M (S$1,825 psf, ~624 sqft). There are 54 units for sale from S$799k to S$2.45M.

Key facts about Forte Suites
TenureFreehold
TOP year2016
DeveloperFORTE DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD
Units106 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 8 · Kallang · RCR
Nearest MRTFarrer Park MRT, 680 m (~11 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,825 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2026
1

What's for sale and for rent at Forte Suites?

Key Takeaway

Forte Suites has 54 units listed for sale, asking S$799k to S$2.45M (median S$2,073 psf), and 9 units for rent at a median of S$4,000 a month.

For sale

54 listings

S$799k – S$2.45M

For rent

9 listings

S$1,300 – S$5,000 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
1-bedroom8S$799k–S$1.29MS$2,211 psf
2-bedroom39S$1.15M–S$1.45MS$2,073 psf
3-bedroom5S$1.40M–S$2.45M
4-bedroom2S$2.45M–S$2.45M

Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Forte Suites?

Key Takeaway

PropKaki has 21 floor plans for Forte Suites, from 1 to 3 bedrooms (441 sqft to 1,227 sqft).

  • Forte Suites floor plan A, 1 bedroom, 441 sqft

    A · 1 bedroom · 441 sqft

  • Forte Suites floor plan F, 1 bedroom, 441 sqft

    F · 1 bedroom · 441 sqft

  • Forte Suites floor plan A2, 1 bedroom, 474 sqft

    A2 · 1 bedroom · 474 sqft

  • Forte Suites floor plan D, 2 bedroom, 603 sqft

    D · 2 bedroom · 603 sqft

  • Forte Suites floor plan C, 2 bedroom, 603 sqft

    C · 2 bedroom · 603 sqft

  • Forte Suites floor plan B, 2 bedroom, 614 sqft

    B · 2 bedroom · 614 sqft

See all 21 floor plans for Forte Suites in the Floor Plan Finder →

Floor plans from PropKaki's floor plan library. Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.

3

What is the price and PSF at Forte Suites?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.17M (S$1,825 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.0% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.17M

recent · 128 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,825 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,920

541 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

3.0%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$2,073 psf — about 14% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2026.

4

What has recently sold at Forte Suites?

Key Takeaway

Forte Suites has 128 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$2,000,000 in Jul 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jul 2026S$2,000,0001,141S$1,753 psf
Jul 2026S$1,250,000678S$1,843 psf
Jan 2026S$1,150,000657S$1,751 psf
Jan 2026S$1,290,000624S$2,066 psf
Dec 2025S$802,000441S$1,817 psf
Sept 2025S$1,255,000678S$1,851 psf
Apr 2025S$1,265,000624S$2,026 psf
Feb 2025S$800,000474S$1,689 psf
Nov 2024S$1,160,000614S$1,891 psf
Nov 2024S$1,170,000678S$1,725 psf
Aug 2024S$1,100,000603S$1,825 psf
Jul 2024S$1,180,000614S$1,923 psf

128 sales and 541 rentals on record since Sept 2014. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Forte Suites rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Forte Suites has risen 2% over the past 12 years (20142026), from S$1,724 psf to S$1,753 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2026S$1,753 psfS$1.25M4-3.5%
2025S$1,817 psfS$802k4-0.4%
2024S$1,825 psfS$1.17M6-0.9%
2023S$1,842 psfS$1.12M5+2.7%
2022S$1,793 psfS$1.11M3-8.3%
2018S$1,955 psfS$1.33M13+3.8%
2017S$1,884 psfS$1.23M24+8.1%
2016S$1,743 psfS$1.07M33-2.1%
2015S$1,780 psfS$1.03M17+3.2%
2014S$1,724 psfS$783k19

Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.

6

Is Forte Suites a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 23 units at Forte Suites that were bought and later resold (bought from 2014, resold up to 2026), 65% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 4% over a median 8.0-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 3.0%. Units listed now ask about 14% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Sold for more than bought

65%

of 23 resales here

Median gain

4%

gross, before costs

Median hold

8.0 years

bought to resold

Every unit at Forte Suites with a purchase and a later resale on record, matched from URA caveats. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

7

Where is Forte Suites and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Forte Suites is located in Kallang, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Forte Suites is a freehold apartment completed in 2016. It was developed by FORTE DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD. The development has 106 residential units. It sits on a land area of 141 sqm and has a gross floor area of 424 sqm. The plot ratio is 3.0.

FORTE SUITES is located at 88 Mergui Road, Singapore 219062. It is part of District 08, Little India, Kallang. The project falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Farrer Park MRT, approximately 680m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include City Square Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Pek Kio Market & Food Centre for food options, and Pek Kio Park for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Clubhouse, Drop Off Point, Gymnasium room, Lift lobby, and Main entrance.

8

How far is Forte Suites from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Forte Suites is Farrer Park MRT, about 680 m away (~11 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km444 m
  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority622 m
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority707 m
  • Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority766 m
  • Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.5 km
  • Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.7 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: City Square Mall · 880 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 393 mHawker centre: Pek Kio Market & Food Centre · 270 mPark: Pek Kio Park · 331 m

Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

9

Who built Forte Suites and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Forte Suites was developed by FORTE DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD, designed by RONNY CHIN ARCHITECTS PTE LTD, with 106 units.

Developer
FORTE DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD
Architect
RONNY CHIN ARCHITECTS PTE LTD
Main contractor
LIM WEN HENG CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD
Blocks
1
Land area
141 sqm (1,518 sqft)
Gross floor area
424 sqm (4,564 sqft)
Plot ratio
3.00
10

What facilities does Forte Suites have?

Key Takeaway

Forte Suites has 8 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Clubhouse, Drop Off Point, Gymnasium room, and more.

Barbeque AreaClubhouseDrop Off PointGymnasium roomLift lobbyMain entrance24 hours securitySwimming pool
11

What does it cost to own a unit at Forte Suites?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Forte Suites (~S$1.17M) needs about S$8,565/mo in income and S$3,940/mo in repayments, after S$31,400 stamp duty and a S$293k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.17M) as their first home — 25% down, 30-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →

Buyer's Stamp Duty

S$31,400

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$293k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$3,940/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$8,565/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

Read how to tell if a condo is profitable →

12

How many property agents are active around Forte Suites?

Key Takeaway

3,678 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 8 — where Forte Suites sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

3,678

District 8 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

13,194

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 8 across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.

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Thinking about Forte Suites? Ask before you commit.

A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Forte Suites's own transactions.

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Is Forte Suites a good buy, and what are units selling for?

Recent units at Forte Suites sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.

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Frequently asked questions about Forte Suites

Is Forte Suites freehold?

Yes. Forte Suites is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Forte Suites?

Forte Suites was completed (obtained TOP) in 2016, so it is about 10 years old.

Is Forte Suites a good investment?

Of 23 units at Forte Suites that were bought and later resold (bought from 2014, resold up to 2026), 65% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 4% over a median 8.0-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 3.0%. Units listed now ask about 14% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Forte Suites an EC?

No. Forte Suites is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of Forte Suites?

Forte Suites was developed by FORTE DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at Forte Suites?

Units at Forte Suites have recently sold for around S$1.17M (S$1,825 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 54 units are listed for sale from S$799k to S$2.45M.

Where is Forte Suites located?

Forte Suites is at 88 Mergui Road, Singapore 219062, in Kallang (District 8). The nearest MRT station is Farrer Park MRT, about 680 m away.

How many units are there in Forte Suites?

Forte Suites has 106 units in 1 block.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Forte Suites?

For a unit around S$1.17M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$8,565/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$3,940/mo after a S$293k (25%) downpayment and S$31,400 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Forte Suites going up?

The median price per square foot at Forte Suites has risen about 2% between 2014 and 2026, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Forte Suites?

Farrer Park Primary School, St. Joseph's Institution Junior, Hong Wen School are within 1 km of Forte Suites. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.